In a recent study published in Nature, researchers created a comprehensive digital atlas of fetal brain maturation from a large cohort, detailing structural growth and folding from early pregnancy to ...

Florida schools could be required to show students detailed videos of human fetal development under legislation filed this week that mirrors laws backed by an anti-abortion group and adopted in recent ...

In a recent study published in the journal Science Immunology, researchers profile the origins and subsequent differentiation of embryonic and fetal immune cells during human lung development. Study: ...

A growing number of lawmakers are proposing legislation to require fetal development education in public schools. Credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library/Getty Images The Hechinger Report ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Iowa schools would have to show ultrasound videos and computer-generated graphics on fetal development in Iowa classrooms under legislation sent to the ...

Many in the medical community believe there’s clear evidence that a fetus – a developing baby in the womb – can’t feel physical pain until after the 24th week (6th month) of pregnancy. But other ...

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